Guard praised for her bravery after jumping into river to save man's life

2AH9XRJ River Liffey, Dublin

A guard has been hailed a hero after she swam through the River Liffey to assist a man who became unresponsive in the water on Friday.

Garda Sarah Lynam and Garda Anna Duhova were on patrol along O’Connell Street in Dublin City when they were alerted to a report of a man having entered the river.